Yeah, I’d agree with that. I also had skin in the game as I was away with work and by the time I left Edinburgh Airport on Friday night it was already 8pm, so a call off suited me well 😁

Been twice to Poole whilst down there working. First time I saw Scott Nicholls (Leicester) fall and the Poole crowd cheered, second time I went Bomber (Rye House) fell and again the crowd cheered, a guy sat next to me and cheered and laughed so I asked him why they do that before they even know if the rider is injured, his answer was "it`s something we do and don`t care if the rider is injured", so I told him what I thought of him and he didn`t speak to me again 😂

Good post absolute madness   

To be fair to Matt... He is so philanthropic... He kindly gave up a chance of a bumper return in money from a final against Plymouth, and, instead, agreed to run both meetings knowing 100% that two of his  absolute key riders would be missing.. Not many would have sacrificed so much money to give other teams a chance....  A part of me hopes the rules allow both Lawson and Cairns to guest for both teams in the final, should either team need them...

Have to question having various events on a Saturday (doesn't help some teams). Pairs, British Final and riders championship all on a Saturday isn't going to help teams with fixtures (possibly causing fixture delays as you mention). Pairs and riders championship usually a Sunday, British Final could be any day (Berwick have meeting with Edinburgh removed from fixture list due to British Final).

Some riders come out of retirement to ride in benefit meetings. Craig doesn't have a team place. so fair play to him for honouring Jay's memory.